i5-2500k upgrade or not

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i have a 2500k and a gtx690. when the 880 comes out im thinking i will probly go ahead and sell the 690 and get an 880, even if its a hair slower. so my question is, should i upgrade my mobo and cpu as well or is a 2500k still pretty solid for gaming? just wondering if i should start saving and looking now since the 880 is around the corner

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